American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
This bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to establish a fifth round of payments for eligible victims of state-sponsored terrorism, requiring all authorized payments to be distributed by December 31, 2024. It directs specific funds into the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, including $898 million from the Binance case settlement and 50% of annual unobligated balances from DOJ and Treasury forfeiture funds starting December 1, 2024. The bill mandates annual payments beginning January 1, 2025, for eligible claimants and requires the Special Master to submit annual reports on fund activity to Congress, including detailed deposit and disbursement records. It directly affects victims of state-sponsored terrorism, the Special Master administering the fund, and federal agencies managing forfeiture funds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action Sep 19, 2024
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
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Committee
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Amendments
1
Sep 19, 2024
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Sep 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
May 16, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 52 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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Michael Lawler
RRepublican
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Posey
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Williams
RRepublican
Co
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
Co
Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
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